A quantitative study on the learning motivation and deterrents of nurses participating in continuing nursing education in Shanghai

Abstract

Objective To investigate the learning motivation and deterrents in participating in the continuing nursing education, and to compare the differences under different groups. Methods Convenience sampling was used in this research. 372 nurses, from school of continuing nursing education of a university in Shanghai, were asked to administer a questionnaire. Results For learning motivation, the average score was （1.81 ±0.46）. And among the seven dimensions, professional advancement ranked the first, while social stimulation was the last. For learning deterrents, the average score was （2.03±0. 64）. And among the six dimensions, time constraints was the highest, while personal problems was the lowest. Conclusions The level of learning motivation is low and needs to be improved. Nurse managers should take targeted measures to overcome the diversification of learning deterrents. Learning motivation and deterrents were influenced by different backgrounds of nurses. Key words: Nurse; Continuing education; Learning motivation; Learning deterrents